Accountant, Lease & Fleet

Lyft • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lyft is seeking a motivated Accountant to join its Lease Accounting team within Controllership. The role supports various aspects of ASC 842 lease accounting, primarily related to real estate, including new expansion and AV initiatives. It reports to the Sr. Accounting Manager, Lease & Fleet, and partners with Finance, Lease Administration, Real Estate, and other teams across Lyft. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and can manage multiple projects.

The position is hybrid and requires working in the office three days per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hybrid team members may work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year. The expected base pay range for the San Francisco area is $72,000–$90,000, excluding potential equity, bonus, or benefits.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong accounting research and problem-solving skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with Microsoft experience and a strong emphasis on Excel.
• ERP experience.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a larger functional team.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license preferred.
• Public accounting experience, preferably Big 4, or experience at a large public company.
• ASC 842 knowledge and experience strongly desired.
• Oracle and Lease Accelerator experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze new leases, modifications, and terminations using the ASC 842 checklist, and record new activity in Lease Accelerator.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analyses in accordance with close calendar timelines.
• Support lease footnote disclosures, including the real estate rollforward and maturity analysis.
• Coordinate lease activity with international and third-party partners ahead of month-end close.
• Work with cross-functional partners, including FP&A, Lease Administration, Technical Accounting, and SEC Reporting.
• Prepare support for external audit requests and assist in documenting internal controls to ensure SOX compliance.
• Assist in developing and implementing scalable accounting processes to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Participate in and collaborate on system implementations.
• Perform special, ad hoc projects in Accounting and Finance as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with additional programs available when enrolled.
• Mental health benefits.
• Family building benefits.
• Child care and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• 12 observed holidays; salaried team members receive discretionary paid time off, and hourly team members receive 15 days of paid time off.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level